The fire Dragon, Ugram.
It was an existence that had stood as a guardian for the Mauryan empire for centuries, its formidable presence deterring any would-be attackers from other kingdoms. The people of Mauryan felt secure and protected, their faith in Ugram unwavering.
And that was the reason why the fire dragon, Ugram was called as the 'Guardian deity of the great Mauryan.'
Everything was normal until that day...
That day...everything changed. The empire was struck by an unprecedented disaster, and the once revered Ugram turned into a raging force of destruction. The dragon unleashed its fury upon the land, causing widespread devastation and untold loss of life and riches. The empire was thrown into chaos as its greatest defender beca its greatest threat.
It took three long months of relentless struggle, but finally, the combined efforts of Arden Von Agnus, one of the two dukes of Mauryan, and the Sage of Wisdom, Lucas Traun, managed to slay the rampaging dragon.
The news brought a sense of relief to the empire, but amidst the sighs of relief, there was one person whose heart remained heavy with grief--.
As the heir to the Pendragon family, which had the unfortunate duty of caring for the dragon, my life had been shattered that day. The flas of the dragon engulfed the entire Pendragon barony, reducing it to ashes. My father, mother, and infant sibling perished in the rciless inferno. The once-thriving region turned into a desolate wasteland, mirroring the emptiness within my soul.
Surviving the disaster was both a blessing and a curse. Though I was away, training at the Freljord Academy, my status as the last surviving mber of the Pendragon family thrust into a position of worthlessness in the eyes of the empire.
]Without the dragon to look after, the pendragons had no worth to the empire. Stripped of my noble title by the tyrant emperor, I was cast aside, left to fend for myself..
Even the academy, which had initially offered a glimr of hope, considered abandoning . However, a kind-hearted professor ca to my aid, sponsoring my scholarship and saving from expulsion. But fate was cruel, and just when I thought I had found a lifeline, the professor's true identity as a spy was revealed. He was taken hostage by the royals, leaving alone once again. The academy expelled without hesitation, casting aside like a discarded pawn.
Desperate and without any ans of support, I found myself joining the army at the border. The grueling years spent fighting against neighboring kingdoms further battered my spirit. And then, at the age of 21, I suffered a devastating blow--my right arm was severed in battle, leaving disabled
The heartless commander, viewing as nothing more than a burden, discarded under the guise of "injured retirent" without providing any proper compensation.
In that mont, all hope drained from my being. I was ready to surrender to the cruel embrace of death, to let go of the pain and suffering that had beco my constant companion. But fate had other plans. It was then that I t her, my master, who breathed new life into my shattered existence.
Under her tutelage, I learned the true aning of resilience and perseverance. She beca the last person in this world who cared for , filling the void left by my family's untily demise.
However, tragedy struck once again when I was 27, a massive wave of monsters invaded, claiming the life of my beloved master.
I was devastated.
I no longer had any reason to live and my life had long lost its aning.
But her final words echoed in my mind.
"Please live in my stead too", urging to live on in her stead.
I was at loss, it took a year to co out of that shock.
I realized sothing precious at that ti.
'Nothing is permanent in this accursed world.'
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A new fire ignited within , not a raging blaze but a calm fire fueled by determination and the will to endure. I vowed to survive, to fight against the raging storms and relentless winds that life hurled at .
From there on, I tried to survive.
I did everything in my power to ensure that each day I could witness the starry sky at its glorious peak. But despite my efforts, I found myself standing on the precipice of my final breath.
Dying a death that I don't deserve in the middle of anywhere like a wild dog.
In these last movents when I am 100% sure of my death, I realized the further aning of this world.
'Nothing is permanent in this accursed world unless you have the strength to protect what you love.'
If only I had possessed the strength to vanquish the dragon, my family could have been saved from its fiery wrath. If only I had wielded the power to overthrow the tyrant emperor, the Pendragon na could have risen to prominence once more. If only I had the might to defeat the soldiers, my arm would still be intact. If only I had the strength to slay the monstrous horde, my master would still be alive.
If I had...
Yet dwelling on such thoughts served no purpose now. Ti marched forward without regard for regrets. I lost what I loved because I lacked the strength to shield it. Harsh as it may be, it was the bitter truth.
Ultimately, my life was marred by a sense of failure, a persistent ache of unfulfilled potential.
'If only....'
If only I had worked hard...If only I hadn't lost my family....if only I hadn't lost my hand....If only I could have been a bit more powerful...
"If only..." These words reverberated within , an anthem of missed opportunities and haunting remorse.
Regret swelled within as my weary eyes began to flutter closed. The specter of a fitting end, that of a Ruined Noble, lood over .
I could feel it, my impending death.
But just as I resigned myself to this fate, an unexpected turn of events unfolded, jolting back to consciousness.
Suddenly, an enigmatic voice resonated within , searching for sothing.
[ Searching powers... ]
Powers unknown surged through my being, and before I could comprehend it, my mind went blank.
[ Conditions are t....! Initiating the artifact! ]
[Comncing the usage of artifact]
That was the last thing I heard and then, silence enveloped .....
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